softening

Example Sentences

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Those who see a softening of the American position in recent days aren’t wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Everlane’s popularity declined after the COVID-19 pandemic and the softening of the e-commerce boom in the 2020s.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Scientists refer to this effect as "spectral softening."

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“While purchase demand is softening, it remains above this time last year,” said Sam Khater, chief economist at Freddie Mac.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

He looked at Ma and could see that her bitterness was only sharper in the softening sky.

From "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin